Elementary School Update
June 1, 2023
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, June 6 ~ PVA Volunteer Appreciation Tea (see below)
Tuesday, June 13 ~ Kindergarten End of the Year Celebration (4:30pm)
Wednesday, June 14 ~ Grades 1 to 5 Concert & School Closing Assembly (1pm)
Thursday, June 15 ~ Grades 6 Graduation (9 am)(followed by a family brunch)
Need to Know
Reading & Supply Lists 2023-24: It’s that time of year again, here are the reading lists and school supply lists for next year. Should you misplace your copy, the lists will remain posted on our website.
Babar Books & Summer Reading: If you would like to support a local business, please consider purchasing your Grade 3 to 8 English Summer Reading Requirement books online from Babar Books. Students/Parents can use SELWYN as the Promo Code for free shipping on orders placed between June 1 and 30.
Online School Supply Service: Once again this year, parents may purchase their son’s school supplies online through Service Scolaire Editions Vaudreuil Inc. Please note that if you choose to use this service, a percentage of the total sales will be donated to a local children’s charity.
Volunteer Appreciation Tea: Parent Volunteers, we hope you will join us this year’s Parent Volunteer Appreciation Tea on June 6 from 8:00 to 9:15 am in the Guzzo Family Playground (under the tent) where we will celebrate you and your contributions to the Selwyn House community.
Faculty announcements: Looking forward to next year, there will be a fair deal of movement.
Kindergarten ~ Mme Boisclair, Mme Martel & Ms. Tonkin
Grade 1 ~ Mme Jothy, Mme Madriaga-Peralta, Ms. Walsh & Ms. Barry
Grade 2 ~ Mme Blais, M. Baysset, Ms. Walsh & Ms. Barry
Grade 3 ~ M. Faubert, Mme Gagnon & Ms. Sam
Grade 4 ~ Ms. Dubrovsky, Ms. Scholefield & Mme Fragneau
Grade 5 ~ Ms. Iuliani, Ms. Paracholski & Mme Boucher
Grade 6 ~ Ms. Symons, Mr. Kelley & M. Maynard
M. Dion will be moving into his new role as the Grade 12 math teacher. We welcome Mme Forget as the new science teacher.
Class Request Reminder: As the school year comes to a close, the teachers will be focused on creating class lists for next year. Lists will be finalized in mid June. If you have information that will help your son to be his best self in class, please let me know by tomorrow, Friday June 2. All requests will be taken into consideration; however, not all requests will be able to be granted.
Oka Beach ~ Reminder: On Friday, June 9, all kindergarten to grade 5 boys will enjoy the day at Oka Beach. Boys should bring a lunch, water bottle, swim suit, sand shoes, towel, spray sunscreen (to reapply), hat, and a personal floatation device(life jacket, floaties,etc). All items including clothing must be identified. As always, all boys should be reminded that there is no swimming and that they can only play in water no deeper than their knees. We plan to go regardless of the weather (some of our best trips have taken place when it’s overcast and a bit “chilly”); however, thunderstorms, lightning and heavy rain may change our plans and then we will enjoy a regular school day with our picnic lunch.
News from the Library: All library books are due back by Friday, June 2nd. After this date, we will email parents about overdue books. Books that are not returned by June 16th will be billed to your account.
Elementary Celebrations & Ceremonies: Parents and guests are invited to their child’s closing ceremony ~ Kindergarten End of the Year Celebration, Grade 1 to 5 Concert and School Closing Assembly and Grade 6 Graduation.
Summer Camps: Still not sure what to do this summer? How about learning a new skill or playing a new sport! We offer a wide range of summer camps right here at Selwyn House! Hurry, registration closes June 12th. Click here to see our summer camp options and to register.
Lost and Found!: The lost and found items from all around the school are now displayed in the hallway near the front entrance of the Lucas Building ready to be picked up. Photos of some of the items can be found here. Be sure to check if anything belongs to your family so you or your son can pick them up as soon as possible. Any items remaining on June 22 will be donated.
Drive Thru Gryphon Sale Donations: Reminder that on June 7 from 7 to 8:30 am. Gryphon Sale Volunteers will be in front of the school to gather any and all gently used uniform items you may have. No need to get out of the car, just give the items to the volunteers as you drop off your son.
From Mrs. Funamoto’s Desk: If your son is an aspiring writer please check out the following summer opportunities. Katha Creative Confidence and Writing Workshop and Summer short story writing competition.
Echoes of a Proud Nation Pow Wow in Kahnawake ~ July 8 & 9: Families and staff are encouraged to attend this summer’s Pow Wow in Kahnawake. As part of our commitment to learn more about Indigenous history and culture, this is a great opportunity to experience an event that is open to all! If you would like to join our SHS group, we will be meeting Wahiakatste Diome-Deer on Saturday, July 8 at 10 a.m. in the picnic table area by the food tents. The Grand Entry (dancing and singing) begins at 1:00 p.m., however, you can expect a long line of cars at the gate if you wait to come later in the day. Please RSVP here if you are interested in joining us so we can communicate further details closer to the event.
ES Arrival and Dismissal Times and Locations
Elementary School students should be dropped off as per the times and locations as indicated below. If a student absolutely must arrive at school before their designated time there will be supervision in the yard starting at 7:50am.
Arrival and Dismissal Times and Locations
Maternelle ~ enter & exit through 442 Argyle (7:50am & 2:30pm)
Grade 1 ~ enter & exit through Old Boys (East) Yard (8:10am & 3:15pm)
Grade 2 ~ enter & exit through Old Boys (East) Yard (8:20am & 3:25pm)
Grade 3 ~ enter & exit through archway by Veritas sign (8:05am & 3:10pm)
Grade 4 ~ enter & exit through archway by Veritas sign (8:10am & 3:15pm)
Grade 5 ~ enter & exit through laneway by Police/Fire Station (8:15am & 3:20pm)
Grade 6 ~ enter & exit through laneway by Police/Fire Station (8:10am & 3:15pm)
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